The sixth seemed all right--but was not.

Fortunately she had not been certain enough to feel justified in putting the whole egg into her mouth before tasting it.

The taste, however, was enough to make her reflect that perhaps on the whole two eggs were sufficient for breakfast, especially as there would be at least dinner and supper before she could go further.

As she did not wish to risk another descent, she continued to sort out the eggs.

She found four that were, or seemed to be, all right.